Research2026-10-14

The International Energy Agency published a report on AI's electricity, emissions and water impacts. It covers 34 jurisdictions that hold 90% of global data centre capacity. The report was requested by France’s G7 Presidency. It surveys current policies, regulations and corporate strategies. It identifies challenges and opportunities for integrating data centres into electricity systems. It offers principles for ensuring energy affordability, sustainability and security in the AI era.

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